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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Las Vegas

New Mexico · 14,753 residents · 8.622 sq mi
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Las Vegas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,400. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,753
+1%vs 2000
vs 14,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,711 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,023
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,214 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,515
−40%vs 2000
vs $12,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $385 in 2000
US average: $450
66.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
33.6% rent
2.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(1,962)
Black0.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(12,080)
Asian0.5%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(4,733)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(9,160)
Black0.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino82.5%(12,170)
Asian0.8%(118)
Other36.6%(5,401)
Diversity Score80%(11,796)
80
+146%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

Las Vegas, New Mexico has about 14,753 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

The typical household in Las Vegas, New Mexico earns about $18,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Vegas, New Mexico expensive?

In Las Vegas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Las Vegas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

About 30.3% of people in Las Vegas, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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